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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,200.79, 15,299.42 and 2,704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,200.79, 15,299.42 and 2,704.40 is: 4,056.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,200.79 : 15,299.42 = 2,704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,200.79/15,299.42 = 2,704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,200.79x = 15,299.42 × 2,704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,200.79x = 41,375,763.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,375,763.13/10,200.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.13

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